Prepare against Rza Guliyev
Azerbaijan · World #78,012 classical · FIDE ID 13459201
Our database contains 36 games by Rza Guliyev, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rza Guliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rza Guliyev before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,796 | 1,827 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,809 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,682 | 1,746 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 44.4% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rza Guliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rza Guliyev's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 95.2% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 95% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Rza Guliyev's chess games
All 36 games by Rza Guliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/0 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ali Mammadov | 1,798 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | A14 |
| Jul 2026 | Rufat Salimli | 1,670 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | A30 |
| Jun 2026 | Amin Nasibli | 1,643 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | B20 |
| Jul 2026 | Amina Hasanbayova | 1,611 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | A01 |
| Jul 2025 | Royal Abdullayev | 1,598 | Vugar Gashimov Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,767 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,789 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,802 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,712 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,096 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rza Guliyev's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 36 of Rza Guliyev's games from Sep 2023 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Rza Guliyev has played.
What does Rza Guliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Rza Guliyev opens with 1.Nf3 (95% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rza Guliyev answers 1...c5 (83% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Rza Guliyev play as White?
As White, Rza Guliyev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rza Guliyev play as Black?
As Black, Rza Guliyev most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Rza Guliyev's FIDE rating?
Rza Guliyev is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,682 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (May 2026).
How many games has Rza Guliyev played?
Our database contains 36 games by Rza Guliyev, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rza Guliyev?
Open Rza Guliyev's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 36 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.